Business Operational Risk Manager

Macquarie Bank Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in London is seeking a Business Operational Risk Manager to oversee non-financial risks within their Commodities & Global Markets division. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of commodity market expertise and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities. This position offers a variety of benefits including hybrid working arrangements and robust parental leave options.

Benefits

Wellbeing leave day

25 days of annual leave

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commodity markets.
• Ability to design robust risk controls.
• Track record of driving change across businesses.

Responsibilities

• Partner with trading desks to identify and manage risks.
• Assess new product initiatives and investigate incidents.
• Contribute to regulatory responses and audit reviews.

Skills

Deep commodity markets expertise

Understanding of non-financial risks

Staff management experience

Change management skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity within Macquarie's Commodities & Global Markets First Line Risk Management Team in London, supporting its growing business in EMEA. This desk works directly with the end-to-end business stakeholders to ensure the key non-financial risks are being effectively identified, assessed, managed and monitored. The Business Operational Risk Manager is responsible for facilitating the continued improvement in processes, controls, risk awareness and culture across our businesses.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As a subject matter expert, you will partner with trading desks and leverage your expertise to develop a comprehensive understanding of front-to-back processes. You will proactively identify, assess, report, and manage associated non-financial risks. Additionally, you will advise on a broad range of risk matters, assess new product and business initiatives, investigate incidents, test controls, and contribute to regulatory responses and audit reviews.

What you offer

• Deep commodity markets expertise, both physical and financial, with 10+ years of experience
• A strong understanding of non-financial risks in a regulated business and ability to design robust controls
• Experience in managing staff and leading high-performing teams
• A track record of driving change across global businesses
• High achievement drive, resilience, and tenacity
• An innovative mindset, strong relationship-building, collaboration skills, and integrity

We welcome applications from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. If you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 days paid transition leave, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Salary sacrificing options
• Benefits supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including medical and life insurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Program with counselling and coaching services
• Learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional memberships
• Emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment

About Commodities and Global Markets

We offer capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution, and logistics solutions to clients across Commodities, Financial Markets, and Asset Finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are dedicated to providing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and employment. Please let us know if you need additional assistance.